Freshfield Animal Rescue looking for a new home for stray Staffordshire bull terrier Rheuben

ANIMAL rescue centre staff are looking for a loving home for 10-year-old stray dog Rheuben.

The Staffordshire bull terrier was found in need of operations on his knees and a tumour on one of his legs.

Freshfield Animal Rescue is paying for the operations but is now appealing for someone to take him on and nurse him through his recovery.

A spokesperson said: “Rheuben was found as a stray and in a dreadful condition.

“He can hardly walk and we think this is the reason he was dumped.

“We desperately need a long-term foster home that will nurse him through his recovery and keep him comfortable for the rest of his days.

“Rheuben’s medical expenses are being covered by the rescue, however any fosterer will need to be able to drive in order to get to veterinary appointments.

“Rheuben is a lovely old chap who loves attention and short walks, there is nothing he enjoys more than a cuddle on the sofa.

“He is fully house trained and despite this long-term neglect he is a jolly old chap and a joy to be around.”

If you can offer Rheuben a home and the care he requires whilst recuperating plus somewhere to live out the rest of his days contact Freshfield Animal Rescue on 0151 9311604 or email kennels@ freshfieldsrescue.org.uk